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Mark, passed away on January 1, 2014 in Frankfurt, Germany. Mark was born in Paterson, NJ on April 24, 1962 and raised in Wyckoff, NJ. He attended Ramapo HS where he excelled in academics, football and wrestling. He remains Ramapo's only wrestling state champion (148 lbs, 1980). From there he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. Always a high achiever, Mark graduated with distinction while making Brigade Staff and continuing his wrestling career. Upon graduation in 1985, Mark served 5 years in the Army Corps of Engineers in Karlsruhe, Germany, attaining the rank of Captain. Mark would remain in Germany for the rest of his life. After leaving the Army, Mark worked in marketing and product development in the electronics industry for Ersa, Gmbh and Pace Electronics. Mark had six patents and developed products that continue to be used worldwide. His invention of the ErsaScope received the Grand Award for Excellence in 2000. Mark's abilities as an inventor were an extension of his amazing artistic talents. He was a gifted artist and sculptor. His mother, Martha, also a gifted artist, nurtured Mark's talents at an early age. He attended the famous Art Students League in NYC at age 9. He sold his first commissioned oil portrait at age 10. Art would always be an important part of Mark's life. It was art that brought together Mark and his wife Tatjana, a highly regarded artist and gallery owner in Meinhausen, Germany. Together, they experienced life to the fullest, including extensive world travel. The other love of his life was his beautiful daughter Rebecca of Berlin, Germany. Mark also leaves behind a large and sad family in the U.S., including his father Kerry and his wife Eugenia of Orlando, FL, mother Martha Talburt and her husband Lane of Stratford, CT, brothers Kerry Cannon of Norwalk, CT, Stephen Cannon of New Canaan, CT, John Cannon of River Edge, NJ, and sisters Sarah Bouissou of Ridgefield, CT and Julie Wright of Norwalk, CT. Mark deeply loved his large family, including his brothers and sisters-in-law, his seventeen nieces and nephews and more than two dozen cousins. Mark is being brought home and a memorial service celebrating his life will be held on January 19th at 3 PM at the First Congregational Church 103 Main St. Ridgefield, CT.
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for Mark Cannon
Isabell Janotta
March 20, 2021
In meinem herzen lebst du weiter.
Ruben Figueroa
January 31, 2014
I truly enjoyed the time Mark and I spent together in Germany. He was great at teaching me some magic tricks including his famous "2 rubberband" trick! May you rest in peace my friend.
Victor Novoselov
January 29, 2014
Mark was an extraordinary man widely recognised among soldering technicians due to his world-class inventions as well as his unbeatable charisma. Mark's presence in this world is sadly over now but his encouraging image will long stay with us who considered a priviledge to work and relax with Mark a decade ago.
Adele M
January 24, 2014
Your light shall shine forever Mark......
Nick Mastrovito
January 24, 2014
Be thou at peace, Mark. God bless!
West Point ceremony 21 January 2014
Kerry Cannon
January 24, 2014
A moving and emotional interment ceremony with full military honors for my brother at West Point, the place where he truly shined. Rest easy now brother.
Mark winning the Outstanding wrestler Award at BCCA Tournnament
Bill Savage
January 23, 2014
Diane Hovey-Desmond
January 22, 2014
Mark was a special friend in high school. I can still hear his kind voice all these years later. He was a gentleman as a teenager which is rare. To the Cannon family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray he is at peace now and that in time you will will find comfort in your memories of him. Know that there are many of us who remember him fondly.
Anne Albrecht
January 19, 2014
God bless you!
Matt Olenich
January 19, 2014
I was very sorry to hear of Mark's death. I last knew him in high-school, where he had a special kind of presence ... a quiet strength and seemed (for an 18 year old) to live a very examined life. I am not surprised that he grew to be such a loving and accomplished man. What a loss to his friends and family. May he be embraced by God's eternal love.
Donna Schmitt
January 18, 2014
May you blessed with eternal peace my friend, it was an honor to have you as a part of my life. RIP Mark.
Donna Schmitt
January 18, 2014
May the light of Mark's love shine on the Cannon family. He was a wonderful, inspirational and kind soul. So saddened by this loss, my condolences to the Cannon family.
January 18, 2014
I remember being a neighbor and friend to young Mark and his wonderful family on Colona Street in Wyckoff, to whom I send my heartfelt condolences.
Marina Topken
Janice Englishmen
January 16, 2014
Truly a very sad and difficult time. I lost 2 brothers--one @49 very suddenly and one after 5 years of battling liver cancer. Suddenly or expectedly does not matter when they are a sibling. It is most difficult and never replaceable like a stepmom or stepdad. Your brother sounds like he was a very talented individual.
January 15, 2014
My condolences to you all for such a loss of a wonderful human being.
Pat Wellington
January 15, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the Cannon family.We were so sorry to hear of Marks passing.Our thoughts and love are with you.Rani and Mike Moran
Jennifer Winter
January 14, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with many fond memories of joyful times together. I am thinking of your family.
Robert Young
January 13, 2014
To the Cannon family,I'am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mark and would like to offer my deepest condolences,He truly was a special guy.
Steve Turro
January 13, 2014
Let me express my most sincere sympathy to the entire Cannon family. Mark's memory will be held by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.
January 13, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Cannon family. I had the pleasure of knowing Mark through wrestling. His run to the State Championship was something I will always remember and was able to witness. I was so happy for him and his family. It couldn't have happened to a more deserving person. A gentleman on and off the mat. An athlete and an artist. I still have the drawing of two wrestlers that Mark did, hanging in my house.
Mario Ferraro
Ridgewood '80
Nancy Lindsey
January 13, 2014
Mark (and family)although we hadn't seen each other since HS your kindness and art from the beginning on bikes in the neighborhood thru HS added a special color to all who knew you - RIP Nancy (Topping) Lindsey and Family (RHS -'80)
Adele Mimnaugh
January 13, 2014
Mark ~ In our hearts you remain forever. Love and prayer for you and the family
Adele
Jeffrey Sole
January 12, 2014
Dear Cannon family, we are truly sorry for your loss - may God bring you comfort during such a difficult time. God Bless you all,
Jeffrey Sole and family
Bo and LizBet Hopkins
January 12, 2014
As a special friend of his father and his extended family, we shared vicariously in Mark's many and varied accomplishments in the world of athletics, military, art and industry. He is already sorely missed by so many people in so many ways. Our hearts go out to family and friends.
January 12, 2014
We loved / love you brother. Rest easy.
Debbie Stanzione
January 12, 2014
To the Cannon Family, we are sorry for your loss. I knew Mark growing up and you always knew he was going to do great things. Mark leaves behind quite a legacy....may your memories comfort you and keep him close to your hearts.
Debbie Post Stanzione
Bill Savage
January 12, 2014
Mark was a Champion in every sense of the word and made a great impact on everyone who had the honor to have known him. The Cannon family and the world of High School wrestling have suffered a giant loss.
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